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Barmah VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Barmah, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Barmah VIC is 229 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Barmah is $448 per week ($23,296 per year). Median rent in Barmah is $190 per week ($823 per month). Barmah has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Barmah has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Barmah is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barmah is $1,000.

There were 46 recorded offences in Barmah in 2025-25, a rate of 201 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (12 offences).

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Barmah Population

residents (Census 2021)

Barmah Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$448/wk

$23,296 per year

#8650 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$190/wk

$823 per month

#7769 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

56years

18 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,000/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Barmah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.4% (121) Female 47.6% (110)

Population Density

1.6

people per km²

229 people · 144.8 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,083

Family income/wk

Barmah Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Barmah Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

72.4% 63 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

27.6% 24 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Barmah Country of Birth

Australia

95.5%

England

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Barmah Religion

No Religion

44.9%

Catholic

18.1%

Anglican

16.7%

Not stated

11.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.2%

Uniting Church

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Barmah Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

33.8%

Year 12 or equivalent

32.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Barmah Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Barmah Employment

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Employed full-time

24.1% 42 people

⏰

Employed part-time

19.0% 33 people

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Unemployed

1.7% 3 people

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Not in labour force

55.2% 96 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Barmah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

64.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

24.3%

Bachelor Degree

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Barmah Occupation

Professionals

25.5%

Managers

19.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

14.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.9%

Community & Personal Service

12.8%

Sales Workers

6.4%

Clerical & Administrative

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Barmah Field of Study

Engineering

25.0%

Architecture & Building

21.2%

Education

17.3%

Society & Culture

11.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.6%

Health

7.7%

Agriculture & Environment

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Barmah Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Barmah Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.2%

$150-$299/wk

5.3%

$300-$399/wk

6.3%

$400-$499/wk

15.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

13.7%

$800-$999/wk

15.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Barmah Marital Status

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Married

39.2% 80

↔️

Separated

5.4% 11

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Divorced

19.1% 39

🕊️

Widowed

9.8% 20

👤

Never married

26.5% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Barmah Ancestry

English

30.8%

Australian

28.8%

Scottish

13.6%

Irish

8.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.9%

Italian

4.0%

Welsh

1.7%

German

1.3%

Greek

1.0%

New Zealander

1.0%

Other

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Barmah School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

66.7%

Secondary — Government

19.0%

Secondary — Catholic

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Barmah Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.9% 42

✅

No need for assistance

90.1% 382

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Barmah Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.3% 39

—

Not a volunteer

79.7% 153

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Barmah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

27.8%

$800-$999/mo

16.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Barmah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.6%

Did not go to work

20.3%

Walked only

14.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Barmah Car Ownership

1 vehicle

31.9%

2 vehicles

39.8%

3 vehicles

18.6%

4+ vehicles

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Barmah Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.8%

2 bedrooms

28.2%

3 bedrooms

46.6%

4 bedrooms

13.6%

5 bedrooms

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Barmah Population Mobility

13.4%

moved in the last year

26.9%

moved in the last 5 years

6.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

45.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Barmah Indigenous Population

10.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

391

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Barmah Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Asthma

Dementia

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Barmah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.2%

$1-$149/wk

6.8%

$150-$299/wk

11.6%

$300-$399/wk

13.6%

$400-$499/wk

16.3%

$500-$649/wk

8.2%

$650-$799/wk

5.4%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Barmah Family Structure

Couple — no children

42.8%

Couple — no children under 15

27.5%

Couple — children under 15

18.8%

One parent — children under 15

7.2%

One parent — no children under 15

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Barmah Military Service

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Previously served

5.6% 11

👤

Never served

94.4% 186

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Barmah Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

23.3% 45

—

Did not provide

76.7% 148

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Barmah Children Ever Born

No children

11.9%

1 child

16.9%

2 children

42.4%

3 children

15.3%

4 children

6.8%

5+ children

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Barmah When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Barmah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.4%

5–14 hours

24.2%

15–29 hours

12.6%

30+ hours

15.8%

Did not do domestic work

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Barmah Household Size

1 person

38.7%

2 persons

34.0%

3 persons

16.0%

4 persons

11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Barmah Where Residents Moved From

Same address

194

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Barmah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Barmah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 46 total

Justice Procedures

Assault

Property Damage

Theft

Weapons

Drug Offences

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Barmah Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $875/wk

Median Rent $190/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Barmah

Your weekly income

≈ $3,792/month

Median rent $190/wk

Left after rent $685/wk

Rent share 21.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Coleraine

Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk Save: $50/wk

Casterton

Income: $523/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $30/wk

Loch Sport

Income: $433/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $10/wk

Barmah vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Bambra

Pop: 115 Income: $788/wk Rent: $300/wk

Carpendeit

Pop: 115 Income: $488/wk Rent: $200/wk

Laang

Pop: 115 Income: $758/wk Rent: $170/wk

Orford (Vic.)

Pop: 115 Income: $911/wk Rent: $150/wk

Koorooman

Pop: 115 Income: $933/wk Rent: $330/wk

Kyneton South

Pop: 116 Income: $668/wk Rent: $282/wk

Compare Barmah

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barmah

What is the population of Barmah VIC?

The population of Barmah VIC is 229 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².Barmah is ranked #6,617 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Barmah?

The median personal income in Barmah VIC is $448 per week, or $23,296 per year.The median household income is $875 per week.Family income is $1,083 per week.Barmah is ranked #8,650 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Barmah?

Median rent in Barmah VIC is $190 per week ($823 per month).Rent represents 21.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Barmah ranks #7,769 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Barmah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barmah VIC is $1,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Barmah?

The median age in Barmah VIC is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Barmah a good suburb to live in?

Barmah is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 229.The median income is $448/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20144. All dollar figures in AUD.